Joanna Lawrence’s face stiffened a little, and she was about to speak when Maddox Allenson spoke up first, "Ms. Joanna, Mike’s been going through a midlife crisis lately, which is why his temper’s been a bit off. Don’t mind him. I suddenly remembered that there are still two scenes that need to be rehearsed, would it be possible for you to help me practice?"
"I won’t be able to go to the film crew these days. I’m afraid if we wait too long, I won’t feel it when I act later. So would it be possible for you to come to the hospital and practice acting with me if you have time during these days?"
"Of course, if you have other things to do, just pretend I never asked."
"Little brat, what are you talking about? Who’s going through a midlife crisis? And what scenes are you rehearsing? There’s nothing to rehearse. Just stay put these few days..."
"Mike, shut up." Maddox turned his head and glared at him fiercely, his eyes carrying a warning. "I’m aware of my own situation. I don’t need you to make decisions for me. If you feel uncomfortable staying here, you can go back."
Mike felt indignant and wronged at being threatened by the very person he had brought up and supported.
How dare this little brat speak to him that way for a woman!
Was this a case of the young not taking his advice?
And even dared to say that he was going through a midlife crisis.
He was still young, not even forty!
However, Mike could only grumble in his heart, precisely because Maddox was the artist he had raised and worked with for so many years that he understood the temperament of this little brat.
Provoking him would really upset him more than anything.
For Joanna, he was even taking the risk of disfigurement.
It was evident how important Joanna was to him.
He finally understood.
He could no longer persuade this little brat.
This time, his boy was in the throes of this.
Upset and angry, Mike eventually retorted weakly: "If you tell me to go, I won’t go. I’m staying right here. What can you do about it?!"
There’s no way he’d leave Maddox here alone.
Although the two were agent and signing artist, that employment relationship had long since evolved into a friendship, and even more profound than friendship.
Joanna, who was nearby: "..."
Although Mike always seemed to have a problem with her, she didn’t feel too bad about him.
After all, as an agent, everything Mike did was for his artist’s sake.
From Mike’s perspective, he hadn’t done anything wrong.
Joanna could tell if someone genuinely despised her or not.
Lisha Alcock truly detested her.
However, she didn’t feel the same sentiment from Mike.
Having observed everything, Gary White glanced thoughtfully at Maddox, then turned his gaze to Joanna, his brows lightly furrowed.
Joanna Lawrence eventually stayed in the hospital to practice acting with Maddox Allenson.
In fact, the practice didn’t take long. Although the injury to Maddox’s hand could be treated, the sulfuric acid, even if diluted, caused a painfully deep wound.
He didn’t seem to be in good shape.
Even if he tried to force himself to continue, Joanna could tell that he must be uncomfortable.
So, after practicing for about ten minutes, Joanna suggested stopping.
Maddox didn’t want her to leave just like that. Hearing her propose to end the practice, he said anxiously, "What’s wrong? Did I not perform well just now or do you feel there’s no connection when practicing with me?"